Feeling anxious before sex is normal. But feeling so nervous that you cannot have sex, or enjoy sex, can mean that you have sexual performance anxiety. A person who has this anxiety condition, is often overcome by a fear that he will be unable to perform either before (such as foreplay) or during the sexual encounter.
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Studies have shown that MSPA is one of the most common sexual dysfunctions in the world today, with up to 25% of men affected by the condition. Male sexual performance anxiety is primarily the result of negative thoughts, which are mainly caused by different physical or psychological factors. These include erectile dysfunction, medication side effects, insecurity about being able to please their partners, and a very poor personal body image.
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Overcoming male sexual performance anxiety.
Sex is supposed to be enjoyable but it isn’t easy to have fun if you are constantly worrying about how well you are performing – or if you will be able to perform at all!
Performance anxiety and erectile dysfunction (ED) are closely related and revolve around the concern that you may not be able to satisfy your partner sexually….
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